Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in the Richfield Springs Central School District, with 194 students located in Richfield Springs, NY. The school has seen fluctuating graduation and dropout rates, with chronic absenteeism being a significant challenge. While the school outperforms the district on many metrics, its academic performance has been mixed compared to nearby schools.

Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School's 4-year graduation rates have ranged from 82.7% to 92.3% in recent years, generally on par with or slightly above the state average. However, the school's dropout rates have also fluctuated, from 3.8% to 10.0%, with the higher end being a concern. Chronic absenteeism has been a significant issue, ranging from 24.4% to 37.8%, well above the state average.

In terms of academics, Richfield Springs outperforms the state average on many math assessments, particularly in 7th and 8th grade. However, their English Language Arts (ELA) scores are generally below the state average across grade levels. Compared to nearby schools like Sharon Springs Central School, Utica Academy of Science Charter School, and Milford Central School, Richfield Springs has mixed performance, outperforming some on math but lagging behind on ELA. The school's relatively low per-student spending, ranging from $8,671 to $20,298, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 93 Main St
       Richfield Springs, NY  13439


(315) 858-0610

District: Richfield Springs Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
653rd of 1,504 New York Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,696 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.2 Help
Number of students:  194

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.8%
Hispanic:
4.6%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Compare Details Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 56.6% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 56.9% of high schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.87. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.8%), Hispanic (4.6%), African American (1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School is 8.2. (See more...)
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Compare Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School employs 23.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School is $11,696.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School 653rd of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School 535th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Richfield Springs Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Richfield Springs Central School District 477th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.10 535th 1455 63.2%
2018 58.76 525th 1438 63.5%
2019 48.93 664th 1439 53.9%
2021 44.44 670th 1242 46.1%
2022 42.37 844th 1479 42.9%
2023 69.06 404th 1500 73.1%
2024 53.50 653rd 1504 56.6%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.94 566th 1139 50.3%
2021 30.57 376th 522 28.0%
2022 41.37 672nd 1283 47.6%
2023 54.84 428th 1307 67.3%
2024 49.98 507th 1303 61.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.53 731st 1245 41.3%
2019 27.90 947th 1241 23.7%
2021 46.19 439th 935 53.0%
2022 37.39 796th 1306 39.1%
2023 42.03 718th 1288 44.3%
2024 54.60 504th 1296 61.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.98 471st 1353 65.2%
2019 70.02 367th 1370 73.2%
2021 49.16 505th 1066 52.6%
2022 58.07 550th 1454 62.2%
2023 70.02 384th 1463 73.8%
2024 57.51 581st 1465 60.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.62 672nd 1352 50.3%
2019 29.33 968th 1366 29.1%
2021 41.57 619th 1071 42.2%
2022 30.23 1056th 1455 27.4%
2023 64.34 441st 1464 69.9%
2024 46.87 747th 1464 49.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.03 249th 1221 79.6%
2018 62.63 465th 1210 61.6%
2019 64.51 452nd 1207 62.6%
2021 60.97 227th 519 56.3%
2022 53.90 580th 1190 51.3%
2023 37.44 761st 1228 38.0%
2024 58.87 535th 1242 56.9%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.26 315th 1132 72.2%
2022 35.71 638th 1038 38.5%
2023 28.83 834th 1130 26.2%
2024 51.30 470th 1144 58.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.70 243rd 1154 78.9%
2019 64.80 331st 1179 71.9%
2022 44.90 612th 1101 44.4%
2023 30.49 808th 1155 30.0%
2024 34.39 772nd 1170 34.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.64 530th 1176 54.9%
2019 68.63 364th 1193 69.5%
2022 58.77 499th 1155 56.8%
2023 35.62 780th 1197 34.8%
2024 61.91 489th 1219 59.9%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.11 380th 1176 67.7%
2019 61.19 490th 1190 58.8%
2021 40.19 250th 354 29.4%
2022 43.48 654th 1154 43.3%
2023 39.84 713th 1191 40.1%
2024 48.19 649th 1211 46.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.48 143rd 765 81.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 170 2 4 2 0 0 2 0 180
2017 166 3 2 3 0 0 1 0 175
2018 168 1 1 4 0 0 2 0 176
2019 167 5 0 4 0 0 3 0 179
2020 175 5 0 4 0 0 3 0 187
2021 178 5 0 5 0 0 2 0 190
2022 177 2 0 6 0 0 1 0 186
2023 182 2 0 9 0 0 1 0 194

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 180 22.0 8.1 55.6
2017 175 21.8 8.0 48
2018 176 21.3 8.2 49.4
2019 179 23.8 7.5 52
2020 187 29.0 6.4 53.5
2021 190 26.3 7.2 n/a
2022 186 23.2 7.9 n/a
2023 194 23.6 8.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 180 22.0 8.1 55.6
2017 175 21.8 8.0 48
2018 176 21.3 8.2 49.4
2019 179 23.8 7.5 52
2020 187 29.0 6.4 53.5
2021 190 26.3 7.2 n/a
2022 186 23.2 7.9 n/a
2023 194 23.6 8.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,023 (100.0%) $00 (0.0%) $1,023
2020 $00 (0.0%) $8,671 (100.0%) $8,671
2021 $00 (0.0%) $20,181 (100.0%) $20,181
2022 $00 (0.0%) $20,298 (100.0%) $20,298
2023 $00 (0.0%) $11,696 (100.0%) $11,696

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 664th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 404th of 1500 Middle schools
 19.2%
Ranks 452nd of 1207 High schoolsRanks 761st of 1228 High schools
 24.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)2147.2
 26.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Richfield Springs Central School District)2147.2
 26.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)2463.9
 39.9%
   7th Grade Math (Richfield Springs Central School District)2463.9
 39.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)6762.1
 4.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Richfield Springs Central School District)6760
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)5765.2
 8.2%
   8th Grade Math (Richfield Springs Central School District)5762.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)88.967.5
 21.4%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Richfield Springs Central School District)77.465.9
 11.6%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Chemistry (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)5033.3
 16.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (Richfield Springs Central School District)5033.3
 16.7%
   End of Course Chemistry (New York)73.160.4
 12.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (Richfield Springs Central School District)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra II (New York)82.765.5
 17.2%
End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)84.977.8
 7.1%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (Richfield Springs Central School District)8077.8
 2.2%
   End of Course Common Core English Language Arts (New York)83.976.9
 6.9%
End of Course Common Core Geometry (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)8560
 25%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (Richfield Springs Central School District)77.360
 17.3%
   End of Course Common Core Geometry (New York)70.153.2
 17%
End of Course Earth Science (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)8075
 5%
   End of Course Earth Science (Richfield Springs Central School District)79.475
 4.4%
   End of Course Earth Science (New York)68.965
 3.9%
End of Course Global History and Geography (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)85.245.7
 39.5%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (Richfield Springs Central School District)80.744.7
 36%
   End of Course Global History and Geography (New York)78.873.6
 5.2%
End of Course Living Environment (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)76.753.9
 22.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (Richfield Springs Central School District)70.653.9
 16.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%
End of Course U.S. History and Government (Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School)9263.6
 28.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (Richfield Springs Central School District)9263.6
 28.4%
   End of Course U.S. History and Government (New York)76.979.7
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students179194
 8.4%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic49
 125%
Pacific Islander00
White167182
 9%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 194 students attended Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School.

Students at Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School are 94% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Richfield Springs Junior/Senior High School ranks 653rd of 1504 New York alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the WNYC and the New York State Department of Health and the NY State Education Department.

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